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| − | The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the [[Colt New Service|Colt M1909]] .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP [[M1911 pistol series|Colt M1911]], and on the commercial market with the improved [[Colt Official Police]] in .38 Special. | + | The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the [[Colt New Service|Colt M1909]] .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP [[M1911 pistol series|Colt M1911]], and on the commercial market with the improved [[Colt Official Police]] and [[Colt Police Positive]] in .38 Special. |
[[Image:Hc-9289.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army & Navy (38 LC), US revolver from 1892 until adoption of M1909 New Service variant. Differences: semicircular front sight, two rows of notches at rear of cylinder, mainspring strain screw on front of grip strap, cylinder turns CCW (all other Colts turn CW).]] | [[Image:Hc-9289.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army & Navy (38 LC), US revolver from 1892 until adoption of M1909 New Service variant. Differences: semicircular front sight, two rows of notches at rear of cylinder, mainspring strain screw on front of grip strap, cylinder turns CCW (all other Colts turn CW).]] | ||
[[File:ColtNewArmy03.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army Model of 1903 - .38 Colt]] | [[File:ColtNewArmy03.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army Model of 1903 - .38 Colt]] | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 9 February 2020
The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the Colt M1909 .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP Colt M1911, and on the commercial market with the improved Colt Official Police and Colt Police Positive in .38 Special.
Specifications
(1892 - 1908)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Long Colt
- Weight: 2.1 lbs (0.94 kg)
- Length: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Glory | Gary Cooper | Dr. Bill Canavan | 1939 | |
| The Real Glory | David Niven | Lt. McCool | 1939 | |
| The Real Glory | Reginald Owen | Capt. Hartley | 1939 | |
| The Real Glory | Rudy Robles | Lt. Yabo | 1939 | |
| The Real Glory | US Army officers | 1939 | ||
| The Outlaw | Walter Huston | Doc Holliday | 1943 | |
| The Wind and the Lion | Simon Harrison | William Pedecaris | 1975 | |
| Rough Riders | William Katt | Edward Marshall | 1997 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherlock Holmes | Ronald Howard | Sherlock Holmes | Eps.11, 18 | 1954-1955 |
| Lucille Vines | Minnie O'Malley | Ep.4 | ||
| Lock 'n Load With R. Lee Ermey | 2009 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dead Redemption | Double-Action Revolver | 2010 | ||
| Grand Theft Auto Online | Double-Action Revolver | Added in "The Doomsday Heist" update | 2017 | |
| Red Dead Redemption II | Double-Action Revolver | 2018 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.